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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.74, 37,731.96 and 7,380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.74, 37,731.96 and 7,380.68 is: 11,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.74 : 37,731.96 = 7,380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.74/37,731.96 = 7,380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.74x = 37,731.96 × 7,380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.74x = 278,487,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,487,522.53/25,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.74

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